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Church's Texas Chicken 7309
765 GA-138 SW , RIVERDALE, GA 30296 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 12, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B81August 12, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food in open warmer (chicken tenders 108°F) and warmer cabinet (cajun rice 124°F) not above 135°F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”During inspection there was no verifiable way for employees knowledge of symptoms and diseases reporting.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”During inspection there was no sanitizer on site for vomit/diarrheal event.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed build-up on the bottom of pans used to hold food. Also observed back of soda machine encrusted with dust and lint near drive thru area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed floor tiles and coved molding in disrepair in the main kitchen. Also observed build-up on the floors and base of walls.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B89October 27, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed hot held food being held out of temperature. PIC discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed build-up present on top of oven, on insides of reach-in coolers and on insides of food warmers and on overhead food warmer bins. Build-up present on hood vent above and behind fryers. Equipment shall be free of accumulations. Advised to clean equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed floor tiles and coved molding in multiple areas in disrepair in kitchen. Build-up present on floors in kitchen along base of walls and around equipment in kitchen. Wall observed in need of repair multiple areas in mop room area. Advised to repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A92October 22, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
No CFSM certificate posted for public view. Advised PIC CFSM shall be posted for public view.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed visible light at the top of the back door. Advised to obtain weatherstrip.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Most recent inspection report not posted for public view. Advised PIC that most recent inspection report shall be posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”A91April 2, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed food contact surfaces of dishes (pans, lids, containers) stored clean with old food debris. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed chicken pans in the walk in cooler cooling with the lids on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC removed the lids.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”A94August 23, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food contact surfaces of dishes stored clean with old food debris. Advised to deep clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-031-001925. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.